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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.11, 1,023.93 and 336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.11, 1,023.93 and 336.04 is: 503.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.11 : 1,023.93 = 336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.11/1,023.93 = 336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.11x = 1,023.93 × 336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.11x = 344,081.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,081.44/683.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.70

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